By Jason Mellow, Head of MiWay Business Insurance The past few years have been difficult for most businesses, and has proven that now more than ever before, insurance cover is a must-have to provide a buffer against uncertainty and unforseen risks. What has changed? The pandemic, with its associated lockdowns […]
Police on Thursday, 02 December 2021 at about 10:45, followed up on information they received about a hijacked truck with cargo and that the stolen property is being stored at a house in Tjovitjo, Orange Farm. An intelligence-driven operation was conducted and the yard was tactically entered. Eight suspects were […]
With ransomware attacks filling the headlines and the COVID-19 pandemic pushing organisations to embrace remote working and online business models, cyber security has become a top-of-mind concern for many business leaders. It should come as no surprise, then, that cyber-attacks and data breaches rank first on the list of the […]
A truck driver was robbed by three suspects in a cane field in Canelands, KZN. Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called out to the scene after the victim sought assistance from employees of a sand pit. On arrival, it was established that the robbers accosted the victim […]
The public is requested to be on the lookout for the white 4 ton Toyota Dyna truck with registration ND 353 761. The truck was stolen from Berea in Durban earlier today (Wednesday). It has branding which reads “TRANSSA My Parcel”. It is fitted with a box body. The truck […]
October is the time to celebrate the key role that transport plays in the economy. Given the events that unfolded in July, safety has to be a concern we should highlight this year. By Jason Mellow, Head of MiWay Business Insurance Road transport plays an essential role in our national […]
Crime statistics for the first quarter of 2021/2022 confirm a steep 107.6% increase in truck hijackings, while cash-in-transit heists have accelerated by a massive 142.1% (SAPS). This has added another challenge to the logistics of vulnerable and high-value goods, en route as well as on arrival. The need for secure […]
One of South Africa’s most iconic passenger transport brands will go on the auction block from 15-16 September 2021. The Greyhound Bus and Citiliner Brands will go under the hammer of Van’s Auctioneers, with the buses, trailers, local route permits, and brand assets up for auction in one of the […]
Several trucks and a bakkie were burnt after a bush fire spread onto a neighboring property during heavy winds in Redcliffe, Verulam. Residents in the area contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) at approximately 11:14 after they noticed thick black smoke emanating from the property. Reaction Officers responded to the […]
Tracker officials tracked and recovered a Hino truck in a forest in Legogote after it was hijacked in Plaston. The driver and crew were taken hostage and released unharmed. Local authorities were on the scene for assistance. Well done to all involved in the successful recovery of the hijacked truck.
